Charleston Splash Swim Triggers Short River Closure
Published Date: 6/11/2026
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Summary
On June 13, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., the Coast Guard will enforce special rules on the Wando and Cooper Rivers during the Low Country Splash swim event near Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, SC. Boat operators in the area must follow instructions from Coast Guard patrols to keep everyone safe. This temporary change helps protect swimmers and may require some boaters to adjust their plans for a few hours.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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Temporary Boating Restrictions for Swim Event
If you operate a vessel on the Wando or Cooper Rivers near Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, SC, you must follow Coast Guard patrol instructions and may be required to stop, detour, or delay transit between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on June 13, 2026 to protect swimmers in the Low Country Splash event. The regulated area is specified in 33 CFR 100.704 and will be announced via Local Notice to Mariners and other Coast Guard notices.
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